Sunday, June 28, 2026

OPEN HABITAT

RESTORE Governor Baker has announced that effective May 29, 2021, the State will remove all business restrictions related to COVID-19 following guidance from the CDC. The ReStore will follow these guidelines effective June 1, 2021. Fully-vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to wear masks when entering the ReStore. However, for the safety and comfort […]

BOSTON: WOULD BE MAYORS AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

At Mayoral Forum, Candidates Outline Their Plans for The Boston Public School System    Watch the recording here Boston, MA — At last week’s Boston Mayoral Forums, candidates answered questions around issues affecting Boston’s school communities  — school budget, instituting an elected school committee, and upgrading the school facilities. The forum, hosted by the Boston […]

EARTHTALK: DRINKING WATER CRISIS COAST-TO-COAST?

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Contaminated drinking water is a problem from coast-to-coast, and could be the next big public health crisis facing the United States. Credit: Pixabay. Dear EarthTalk: What are the main contaminants we have to worry about in our drinking water? How can we know if we […]

ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATIONS

HVAC  –  INTERNET Greetings from your Library Trustees,      Well, our patrons certainly have put up with some serious inconvenience over the past year, between COVID-19 and construction. You have been really understanding and patient throughout, and we’ve heard so many compliments during this time. So from us to you, a big thank you is in […]

DEM: MUCH TO DO

DIVING INTO SUMMER: DEM OFFERING A VARIETY OF SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH PROVIDENCE – Looking for fun outdoor activities this summer? The Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife has you covered! From fishing days and archery lessons to hunter education and virtual wildlife conservation programs, there’s something for […]

WORK PARTY MOVED FROM MAY 29 TO JUNE 2

ATTLEBORO LAND TRUST The work party scheduled for May 29, was cancelled due to the forecast of heavy rain. A rescheduled work party will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at the Richardson Nature Preserve from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Details below. In keeping with current guidelines, we will follow these COVID-19 precautions: — […]

FIRST WORKS-ROGER WILLIAMS PARK

FirstWorks Relaunches In-Person Performances with FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park Summer Concert Series Line-up features a mix of local and national artists with a global flair  FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Providence, RI—FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building community through world-class arts, announced today a free summer concert series in the gorgeous outdoor […]

MASSACHUSETTS: FOOD DEMAND ASSISTANCE HIGH

High Demand for Food Assistance Persists in MA     Michayla Savitt – Commonwealth News Service   BOSTON -As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and the country opens up, some Massachusetts residents are still feeling the ripple effects of the pandemic – especially food insecurity. A pandemic impact report from the nonprofit Feeding America estimates Massachusetts had […]